Natural Disasters in Canada Quiz
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Which area in Canada is most prone to earthquakes?

  • Newfoundland
  • Southern Ontario
  • The Prairies
  • British Columbia (correct)
  • Tornadoes in Canada mainly occur in British Columbia.

    False

    What climatic conditions lead to the formation of tornadoes in Canada?

    Warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico meets cold, dry air from the Arctic.

    Ice storms are particularly prevalent in __________ Canada.

    <p>Eastern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the natural disaster with its main trigger:

    <p>Earthquakes = Tectonic activity along plate boundaries Tornadoes = Warm moist air colliding with cold dry air Landslides = Heavy rainfall or rapid snowmelt Ice Storms = Collision of warm moist and cold air</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which landform region in Canada is characterized by rolling hills and is known for its agriculture?

    <p>Great Lakes St Lawrence Lowlands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Human-environment interaction only refers to negative impacts on the environment.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Prime Meridian in geography?

    <p>To serve as the reference line for measuring longitude.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ plate boundaries are where tectonic plates collide.

    <p>convergent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of natural disasters with their primary causes:

    <p>Floods = Heavy rainfall or melting snow Earthquakes = Movement along tectonic plate boundaries Volcanoes = Magma movement to the Earth's surface Tornadoes = Strong wind patterns and thunderstorms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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